Guidance. Compassion.
Real Change.
Meet Susie
I am a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping individuals rebuild their lives with clarity, dignity, and hope. With a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, I support people navigating substance use challenges, co-occurring mental health disorders, and the complex life experiences that often accompany them.
- CADC II Certified Counselor
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health Counseling
- Virtual Individual & Family Counseling
My work is rooted in compassion, practical skill-building, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity for change. I specialize in creating safe, structured, and empowering spaces where clients can explore their stories, strengthen coping skills, and develop healthier patterns that support long-term recovery. With individual counseling, my goal is to make healing accessible, understandable, and sustainable to others ready to make a change.
Healing begins with feeling understood. I provide confidential virtual counseling designed to help you stabilize, rebuild, and move forward. Whether you’re navigating addiction, mental health symptoms, trauma, or family conflict, you don’t have to do it alone.
My professional background blends clinical expertise with real-world experience supporting individuals through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives. I have extensive training in substance use disorder treatment, trauma-informed care, and mental health support, along with years of hands-on work in community programs, treatment centers, detox facilities, partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) as well as collaborative care settings and sober livings.
I bring a strong foundation in:
Co-occurring disorder treatment
Trauma and Grief
First Responders
Relapse prevention and recovery planning
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Psychoeducation and strengths-based support
I've supported clients with substance abuse addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, legal issues, family conflict, and major life changes. My approach is always individualized, culturally responsive, and grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience.
A CADC II credential represents advanced training, supervised clinical hours, and expertise in:
- Addiction assessment
- Co-occurring disorders
- Crisis intervention
- Relapse prevention
- Treatment planning
I’m a CADC II Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience across multiple levels of care, including Detox, Residential Treatment, PHP, and IOP. My work focuses on helping clients understand their patterns, regulate emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build long-term recovery plans.
Individualized. Culturally responsive. Grounded in respect.
Healing comes with twists, turns, and pauses and no one should have to navigate it alone. I believe in meeting clients exactly where they are at, honoring their resilience, and walking alongside them as they build healthier, more fulfilling lives. My practice is built on the principles of safety, empowerment, collaboration, and authenticity.
Safety · Empowerment
Collaboration · Authenticity
My Approach
- Trauma-informed
- Strength-based
- Compassionate & non-judgmental
- Structured, practical, and goal-oriented
- Focused on emotional regulation and skill-building
How I Work
I combine trauma-informed care with evidence-based modalities such as:
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT-based coping skills
- Psychoeducation
- Strength-based recovery
- Family systems approach
- A safe, non-judgmental space
- Clear goals and structure
- Practical tools you can use immediately
- Emotional support and accountability
- Collaborative treatment planning
All sessions are offered online for comfort, accessibility, and privacy.
- Private and confidential
- Accessible from anywhere
- Flexible scheduling
- Comfortable home environment
Ideal for those who are working, professionals, and individuals in recovery.
Reach out today to schedule your first session or ask any questions.